This play takes place in the United Kingdom as a young orphan, James Henry Trotter (Sam Terreri), gets taken in by his evil aunts, Sponge (Nicole Chemali) and Spiker (Olivia Oakley). Although James is neglected and abandoned by what little family he’s left with, he never loses hope and always seems to find the magic in things. As the narrator and mysterious character, Ladahlord (Owen DiSciullo) gives James a magical potion, the dormant peach tree grows a giant peach and James finally finds the family he’s been hoping for.

The RSE does an amazing job making use of the entire stage they perform on, as well as their props and costumes to tell a wonderful story. The play had the perfect balance of music, comedy, and drama and was a continuous fun and entertaining experience throughout the show. If you’re interested in seeing what RSE has to offer, go see their student-directed Winter One Acts presenting on Jan. 9- Jan. 11 and Jan. 16- Jan. 18.

]]>https://chsnews.org/3646/performing-arts/canyon-high-schools-rse-presents-james-and-the-giant-peach/feed/0Lakers and Rockets Rumblehttps://chsnews.org/3483/sports/lakers-and-rockets-rumble/
https://chsnews.org/3483/sports/lakers-and-rockets-rumble/#respondFri, 16 Nov 2018 21:18:23 +0000https://chsnews.org/?p=3483On Oct. 20, the Lakers and the Houston Rockets were in the tail end of a game with the score sitting at 109 to 108, with the Rockets on top. The tension was very high considering the game was super tight with four minutes left on the clock.

Then, James Harden decided to drive in and got fouled by Brandon Ingram. Ingram appeared to be calm, but as he walked back to his team, he shoved Harden. That’s what started it all.

As the Lakers scrambled to hold Ingram back, Lonzo Ball managed to get Ingram away from all the trouble. However, on the other side, Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo were in each other’s faces when Chris Paul shoved his finger into Rondo’s eye. Clearly upset, Rondo gave Paul a push and then connected with a left jab to the head. They both continued to throw punches as they were separated by teammates.

At the end of it all, Chris Paul claimed that Rondo spit on him, but in the film there was no sign of this. Either way, I don’t think Paul should have shoved his finger in Rondo’s face because he knows that’s only going to make the situation worse.

In the end, Ingram, Paul, and Rondo were all ejected from the game and received suspensions. Eventually, the Rockets won the game.

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https://chsnews.org/3636/news/black-friday/#respondFri, 16 Nov 2018 21:17:32 +0000https://chsnews.org/?p=3636Black Friday is coming up on Nov. 23, and there are going to be multiple deals all around. The event takes place the day after Thanksgiving, making it one of the busiest shopping days, as it falls right at the start of the holiday season. The day is called Black Friday because of the amount of people who go shopping and cause accidents and violence.

Walmart is having deals for iPhones, game consoles, TVs and much more. Kohl’s is going to have deals for speakers, accessories, and kitchen items. Target will also have deals on speakers, kitchen items, and different electronics. Some other companies having deals on this day are Microsoft, Amazon, and Gamestop. On the night of Thanksgiving, 50% of the deals will go live, but all will be available on Friday. On Saturday, most of the deals will expire, and Sunday will be the start of Cyber Monday deals.

There are many websites and stores participating in Black Friday for everyone to get the best deals of the year. It is best to shop for Christmas decorations on Nov. 22. Making a list of the items you want beforehand is a way to make sure you remember what you want to buy ahead of time. You can look through social media to check out different sales and find coupons all around the world. Setting a budget helps you make sure that you do not overspend. Make sure not to miss any of these good deals!

Preheat oven at 350 degrees. Clean the turkey, place it in the pan and season the inside with salt and pepper. Melt a half cup of butter and use a brush to butter the turkey from front to back. Season the outside of the turkey with salt, pepper, poultry season, and garlic powder. Cut up one yellow onion, one red apple, and a stalk of celery. Take a roasting bag, put a tablespoon of flour, place the turkey in the bag and shake it up. After shaking it up, place the turkey, still in the roasting bag, back into the pan. Add the onion, apple and celery in the bag and tie it together. Poke six small holes in the bag from top to bottom. Place it in the oven for 3 ½ hours. Once it is done, take it out and let it cool for a bit. If you want to use a thermometer, place it in the thigh of the leg. Last but not least, cut the turkey up and eat away.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

What You Need:

Garlic Salt

2 pounds of potatoes of your choice

4 tablespoons of butter

½ cup of sour cream

In a large pot, boil 1 gallon of water and add a few pinches of garlic salt. Rinse the potatoes and peel them. Add the potatoes, once the water starts to boil, for 15 minutes until soft. Place the butter inside a bowl and heat it up in the microwave until it is melted. Drain the potatoes and place them back into the pot. Use a masher and mash the potatoes until they look smooth. Add the melted butter and the ½ cup of sour cream and mix until the potatoes are light and creamy. You can add more salt if needed and pepper as a finisher.

Cornbread

What You Need:

1 egg

1 cup of milk

1 tablespoon of salt

1 cup of flour

1 cup of cornmeal

⅔ cups of sugar

3 1/2 tablespoon of baking powder

⅓ cup of vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9 inch round cake pan.In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and sugar together. Then stir in the egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Pour into the the pan. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Use a toothpick and insert it in the center to see if the bread is fully done. This serves 10 people.

This is the time of year where family comes together to celebrate the expression of appreciation. Some fun things to do over Thanksgiving break is go to the movies, go on a hike, watch holiday movies, and spend time with family. Give thanks and enjoy the holiday.

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]]>https://chsnews.org/3568/comanche-life/thanksgiving-recipes/feed/0How Different Cultures Celebrate Thanksgivinghttps://chsnews.org/3562/comanche-life/how-different-cultures-celebrate-thanksgiving/
https://chsnews.org/3562/comanche-life/how-different-cultures-celebrate-thanksgiving/#respondWed, 14 Nov 2018 18:28:11 +0000https://chsnews.org/?p=3562Being part of such a diverse community, there are a variety of ways our fellow classmates celebrate Thanksgiving. Over recent years Thanksgiving has been shaped by current events and our so-called “progressive mindsets.” Being such a controversial event and an American one at that, people now just use this nationwide holiday as an excuse to spend time with their loved ones and give thanks for what they have. Given the premise of how the holiday is usually spent in current climates, here are a few ways different cultures from our own student body celebrate Thanksgiving: American-Kacie Bowers

Kacie is a perfect example of how the average American household celebrates this holiday. She says she usually goes to her grandparents house around noon to begin preparing all of the delicious classic turkey day dishes. They make dishes from turkey and stuffing to mashed potatoes and dressing. Before eating dinner they say a prolonged grace to recite what they’re thankful for. During dinner they catch up and talk about what’s new in life, and after dessert, the women tend to play card games while the men watch football. If it’s warm enough, they go for a swim in the pool.

Vietnamese- Amanda Quach (me)
Thanksgiving is honestly significant to my family only because holidays are usually the only time we get to spend together. On my dad’s side, my family hosts the lunch and we prepare typical American dishes while other families joining us bring some dishes they’ve bought or made. After grabbing a bite to eat, we watch football or a movie and then play charades or other family-bonding games. On my mom’s side we’re a lot less Americanized, as our food consists of Vietnamese dishes such as fried rice, egg rolls, spring rolls, shrimp crackers, and flat rice noodles. It’s a good way of sharing our gratitude for the time spent with each other since we don’t do family events that often.

Hispanic-Isabella Fariña
Isabella has a mix of a traditional American Thanksgiving with some Hispanic roots. She spends Thanksgiving at her house and her family prepares classic dishes as well as Spanish dishes like tamales, asado (different types of meats, such as chorizo and mollejas), empanadas, horchata, pan dulce, and Mexican hot chocolate. They usually stand in a circle, hold hands, and do a prayer in Spanish, as well as recite what they’re thankful for.